July 8 – July 14: Summer Days!

We had you all had a great Fourth of July!

The summer is slowly progressing and the district still has a slew of events to keep everyone in the family happy. From music and workshops to Bastille Day, Jersey City has everything you need to continue the summer fun!

French Week in Jersey City

Crepes, croissants, champagne… thank you France! Jersey City is celebrating everything French with a French Week from Monday July 8 – Saturday July 13. These events are courtesy of the City of Jersey City, French American Academy and Choc O Pain Bakery & Café.

Enjoy everything France (deliciously) has to offer while staying local in downtown Jersey City! The culmination of the week’s events will be Bastille Day on July 13th!

Join the Bastille Day celebration from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm at the French American Academy which is located at 209 Third Street, between Erie Street and Manila Avenue.

Join the Mayor, the Municipal Council, the Office of Cultural Affairs and the French American Academy for the French flag raising! This event will be held in City Hall Chambers on Monday, July 8th at 4:00 – 6:00 pm. This is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend. For any additional information, please contact Jean-Francois Gueguen at jfgueguen@faacademy.org

City Hall

280 Grove Street, Jersey City, New Jersey

Groove on Grove: We’ve Got You Covered Showcase

On Wednesday get ready to get your groove on! Tony from (The) Rock-it Docket has a great lineup scheduled for everyone to enjoy at the Grove PATH Plaza.

Looking for something fun for the babies? Maybe the park is a little too crowded and it’s scorching outside? Hazel Baby & Kids has you covered with their Summer Jam Sessions! The first session is scheduled for Thursday, July 11th at 10:30 am – 11:30 am. This music class is geared towards 0 – 3-year-old kiddos and is sure to be a fun-filled time! You are never too young to start your musical exposure and have a fun time doing it!

Get your ticket at: hazeljamsesh.eventbrite.com. It’s $25 in advance and $30 at the door.

Hazel Baby & Kids

199 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, New Jersey

Bubble Fest with JC Families

On Thursday, July 11th from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm, JC Families and the HDSID are teaming up to bring you Bubble Fest at the Historic Downtown Farmer’s Market!

Bring the kids and enjoy an amazing afternoon filled with bubbles (of course!), arts and crafts, music and fun! This is a free event. Do some shopping at the Farmer’s Market and spend some quality time with your kiddo all at the Grove PATH Plaza!

Want to have the next Central Perk? The next hangout for local freelancers? Maybe you just want to get some insight before diving into a new venture. Well, Hidden Grounds Jersey City is here to help you with their “Starting a Coffee Business” workshop! On Thursday, July 11th from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, you’ll learn from the Hidden Grounds team about the workings of the coffee biz. The workshop will cover the following points:

Presentation on the essentials (i.e. financials, business plan, location)

Demonstration of Best Practices

Setting a goal for your cafe and how to curate a menu

How to be a great leader

Coffee Samplings

Team Competition/Tests

For more information and to purchase your tickets for the workshop head on over to Eventbrite.

Hidden Grounds Jersey City

148 First Street, Jersey City, New Jersey

Thursdays with New York Red Bulls at The Ashford

On Thursday, July 11th at 6:30 pm, head on over to The Ashford for their Thursday with the New York Red Bulls event presented by Heineken! You’ll be able to meet New Jersey’s own Sean Davis from the team!

The Ashford

145 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey

Storytime at Word Jersey City with Jordan Chouteau

Another great activity for the kiddos courtesy, this time, of Word Jersey City! On Saturday, July 13th at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, enjoy a story time session with author Jordan Chouteau for her new book, No More Monsters Under Your Bed!

Here’s a little bit about the book:

This charmingly illustrated picture book will have little ones giggling all the way to bedtime! Kids and adults alike will love the goofy, adorable, not-too-spooky monsters, and the socially positive messages about sharing and conquering your fears–even if you need the help of a little magic to do it! And best of all–every book comes with a FREE interactive no-more-monsters patch that kids can attach to their own pajamas and use to scare off their monsters, too.

The JCPD has the following fun events scheduled for the summer: Cops and Kids and Chillin’ with Cops! These gatherings are part of the CHAT4Change events where residents and police officers can interact in a relaxed and positive way!

Coming up:

Street Fair Ready Workshop with the HDSID + Creative Enabler

Have a new business? Stuck using the same old marketing plan? Want to expand your brand awareness? Looking to get your name out there during market season and beyond? Well look no further than this Creative Enabler + HDSID workshop! On Monday, July 15that 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, learn all the tricks, tools and helpful tips from Luca of Creative Enabler that’ll help you maximize your business!

Join us for our monthly Historic Downtown Special Improvement District Meeting on July 16th in the Caucus Room at City Hall, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. All are welcome to attend!

Hard Grove 5K Run!

Hard Grove’s owners, via their non- profit Carevel Foundation, are hosting their 7th Annual 5K Run! Proceeds benefit the Community Food Bank of New Jersey. The organizers are looking for sponsorships/ donations. If you would like to make a donation or sign up, please take a look at the form:

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ABOUT THE HDSID

The HDSID works with local businesses, property owners and neighborhood associations in conjunction with the City government to promote the area, improve the services provided and undertake any and all activity to make Historic Downtown Jersey City a better place to live, work and visit.